funkier; funkiest
1
US
: having an offensive odor : foul
a funky smell
2
music
: having the style and feeling of older African American music (such as blues or gospel) or of funk
especially
: characterized by rhythmic elements similar to those of funk
a funky beat
3
informal
a
: odd or quaint in appearance or feeling
a funky little restaurant
b
: unconventionally stylish : hip
funky clothes
… lighting gives the … shops and streets a funky prettiness …—
Pauline Kael
Pauline Kael
funkily
adverb
funkiness
noun
: being in a funk : panicky
Examples of funky in a Sentence
Adjective (2)
a funky antique shop that reflects the owner's decidedly eccentric taste
a funky pair of old socks lying on the locker room floor
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Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 27 May 2026
In fact, her funky wardrobe is actually made to be a point in the text, with Garrett affectionately describing her affinity for a random bright pop of color courtesy of her socks, rain boots, and hair clips.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 27 May 2026
Maybe the timing gets a little funky.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 26 May 2026
This natural cleaner dissolves limescale, freshens up funky smells, and restores the faucet's shine—all without harsh chemicals.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
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Adjective
Well, starting later this week, the jetstream is going to get all sorts of funky and bent out of shape.
—Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 27 May 2026
In fact, her funky wardrobe is actually made to be a point in the text, with Garrett affectionately describing her affinity for a random bright pop of color courtesy of her socks, rain boots, and hair clips.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 27 May 2026
Maybe the timing gets a little funky.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 26 May 2026
This natural cleaner dissolves limescale, freshens up funky smells, and restores the faucet's shine—all without harsh chemicals.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for funky
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“Funky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/funky. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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